Were you born with a missing tooth or teeth? Well, you’re not alone! Did you know that one in five people will have congenitally missing teeth? Did you know that congenitally missing teeth are even more common than double teeth or having an extra tooth? Did you know that congenitally missing teeth …
The Benefits and Beauty of Oral Surgery
If you’ve ever had a dental injury, have known someone with a cleft palate, or have witnessed extensive facial malalignment, you know how debilitating these conditions can be. The negative effects of these conditions can range from the trivial, such as loss of your million-dollar smile, to the …
Why Do I Need To Have My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
In my twenty years of practice as an oral surgeon, this is the most common question teenagers and adults ask me. I thought it would be helpful to explain this. First, understand that a wisdom tooth or third molar is one of the teeth that is located in the very back of your mouth, most commonly under …